In a surprising turn of events, two men accused of a horrifying crime were allowed to go home while waiting for their trial. William Duplessie and John Woeltz are said to have kidnapped an Italian man and tortured him to get his cryptocurrency password. A judge decided to release them on a $1 millio
Justin Sun, the crypto mogul, is finally set to embark on a journey to space. He paid a whopping $28 million for a seat on Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft. This is not his first attempt. He was supposed to fly in 2021 but had to cancel due to scheduling issues. Then, he planned to go in 2022 wi
Telegram has just rolled out a new feature for its U. S. users: a built-in crypto wallet. This isn't just any wallet; it's a self-custodial one, meaning users have full control over their private keys. No extra apps or logins are needed—everything happens right within the Telegram interface. This w
Circle Internet Group, the company behind the popular USDC stablecoin, is facing some tough times. A big change in the crypto world has left its stock in a tricky spot. President Donald Trump recently signed a new law called the GENIUS Act. This law is all about regulating stablecoins, which are dig
The crypto world is buzzing with excitement. Bitcoin and Ether are on the rise. Even the dollar is seeing a small boost. Why? Because the government just gave a big thumbs-up to a type of digital money called stablecoins. Stablecoins are special. They match the value of real money, like the U. S. d
A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t
Cryptocurrencies saw a significant surge during what was dubbed "Crypto Week" by House Republicans. This week was marked by the approval of several pro-crypto bills, which seemed to give a confidence boost to the market. Ethereum, for instance, hit a six-month high on Friday, climbing up to $3, 675.
Bitcoin's value recently hit an all-time high of over $120, 000, sparking interest from traditional investors. One new way to invest in Bitcoin is through companies that hold it as part of their treasury. Jack Mallers, CEO of Twenty-One Capital, believes these companies are a better option than cryp
Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a significant step by filing for an IPO on the NYSE. This move comes as no surprise, given the growing interest in digital assets and the public market's appetite for crypto-related companies. The exchange, led by Tom Farley, a seasoned finance professi
In a significant move, the House of Representatives has approved three bills aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry, with one of them now heading to President Donald Trump's desk. The bills are part of Trump's push to establish the U. S. as a global leader in crypto. The first bill, which
